Imperial German Stick Grenade Lot: Training Grenade & 1915 Stick Grenade With 'Spoon Lever' Ignitor

Imperial German Stick Grenade Lot: Training Grenade & 1915 Stick Grenade With 'Spoon Lever' Ignitor

Features an Imperial German Early 1915 Stick Grenade With 'Spoon Lever' Ignitor (INERT).  Model 1915 offensive stick grenade with 'spoon' lever ignitor.  This is a collector / museum restoration of excavated parts, as are most all of these scarce early grenades that make their way to the market.  Excavated warhead has been repaired with auto body filler and has repainted feldgrau finish, crimped upper cap and side with metal belt hook. Replacement wood handle is fitted with an excavated and restored side mounted spoon lever ignitor mechanism, complete with the original pull ring.

Second grenade is the Model 1917 practice stick grenade with weighted metal warhead pierced with a number of holes, retaining belt hook and recently repainted red finish.  Turned wood handle has maker initials dated "9.5.17", and fuze marking "5-1/2 SEK", complete with porcelain ball pull and cord. 

$400 - $600